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Ps 72 Dr William Dorney

Bronx, NY
PublicElementary · Grades Nursery–5
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

234 tested · 91% of students

48% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 35% did.

  • Level 417%
  • Level 332%
  • Level 225%
  • Level 127%

Math

241 tested · 93% of students

50% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 39% did.

  • Level 419%
  • Level 332%
  • Level 224%
  • Level 125%

Science

77 tested · 94% of students

36% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 24% did.

  • Level 43%
  • Level 334%
  • Level 248%
  • Level 116%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled597585
Weapons possession21
Harassment, bullying, discrimination139
Cyberbullying40
Other threats21

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, bomb threat, false alarm, drugs, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate88%
Teacher Attendance97%
Experienced Teachers80%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

3-K - School Day

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

15

Kindergarten (08X072)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

57

Seats

75

Kindergarten District Gifted & Talented (08X072)

District G&TAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

52

Seats

25

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
LITTLE LISA BUS CO. INC.PIONEER TRANSPORTATION CORP
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

581 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino68.7%
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White5.7%
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Black or African American16.9%
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Asian7.7%
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Two or More Races0.3%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Clubs and Activities1

Free After School

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008502295

District
New York City Geographic District # 8
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
581 students
Teachers (FTE)
43.1

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